Albert Cassens Elementary

1014 Glen Crossing Rd
Glen Carbon, IL 62034

470 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Albert Cassens Elementary School, located in Glen Carbon, Illinois, is a prominent school within the Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment for young learners. The facility itself is modern and well-equipped, designed to facilitate a variety of learning styles while providing ample space for both classroom instruction and extracurricular activities.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Albert Cassens Elementary emphasizes the development of the "whole child" by encouraging social-emotional growth, citizenship, and community involvement. The school benefits from a highly active Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO), which plays a significant role in enhancing the school experience through organized events, fundraising, and volunteer support. With its strong connection to the local Glen Carbon and Edwardsville community, the school is consistently recognized for maintaining high educational standards and preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond.

470

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Albert Cassens Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	375
Hispanic	13
Black	45
Asian	18
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

White
375 (79.8 %)
Black
45 (9.6 %)
Asian
18 (3.8 %)
Two or More
18 (3.8 %)
Hispanic
13 (2.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Edwardsville CUSD 7
Phone:	(618)655-6150
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Grade 3 158

Grade 4 165

Grade 5 146